Operating device for human-powered vehicle

ABSTRACT

An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base structure, a switch unit, an electric component, and an electric-component housing. The base structure is configured to be mounted to the human-powered vehicle. The switch unit is configured to be activated in response to a user input. The electric component is configured to be electrically connected to the switch unit. The electric-component housing is configured to be detachably coupled to the base structure. The electric-component housing is configured to support the electric component such that the electric component is detachably coupled to the base structure via the electric-component housing.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to an operating device for a human-poweredvehicle.

Discussion of the Background

A human-powered vehicle includes an operating unit configured to operatean operated unit. The operating unit is configured to operate a devicein response to a user operation. The operating unit is used for avariety of human-powered vehicles. One object of the present disclosureis to adapt an operating device to a variety of specifications ofoperating devices.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, an operatingdevice for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base structure, a switchunit, an electric component, and an electric-component housing. The basestructure is configured to be mounted to the human-powered vehicle. Theswitch unit is configured to be activated in response to a user input.The electric component is configured to be electrically connected to theswitch unit. The electric-component housing is configured to bedetachably coupled to the base structure. The electric-component housingis configured to support the electric component such that the electriccomponent is detachably coupled to the base structure via theelectric-component housing.

With the operating device according to the first aspect, theelectric-component housing allows the electric component to be easilyreplaced with a different electric component. This enables the operatingdevice to be adapted to a variety of specifications of operatingdevices.

In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention, anoperating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base structure,a switch unit, an electric component, and an electric-component housing.The base structure is configured to be mounted to the human-poweredvehicle. The switch unit is configured to be activated in response to auser input. The electric component is configured to be electricallyconnected to the switch unit. The electric-component housing isconfigured to be detachably coupled to the base structure. The switchunit is configured to be detachably coupled to at least one of theelectric-component housing and the base structure.

With the operating device according to the second aspect, it is possibleto replace the switch unit to a different switch unit. This enables theoperating device to be adapted to a variety of specifications ofoperating devices.

In accordance with a third aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the first or second aspect is configuredso that the electric component includes at least one of a substrate, awireless communicator, and a wired communicator.

With the operating device according to the third aspect, it is possibleto mount an electric part on the substrate, to wirelessly communicatewith another device, and/or to communicate with another device via awired communication channel.

In accordance with a fourth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to any one of the first to third aspects isconfigured so that the electric-component housing includes anaccommodating space. The electric component is at least partly providedin the accommodating space.

With the operating device according to the fourth aspect, theelectric-component housing can protect the electric component fromenvironments.

In accordance with a fifth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the fourth aspect is configured so thatthe electric component includes a substrate. The substrate is providedin the accommodating space.

With the operating device according to the fifth aspect, theelectric-component housing can protect the substrate and an electricpart electrically mounted on the substrate from environments.

In accordance with a sixth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the fifth aspect is configured so that theelectric component includes a wireless communicator. The wirelesscommunicator is electrically mounted on the substrate and is provided inthe accommodating space.

With the operating device according to the sixth aspect, theelectric-component housing can protect the substrate and the wirelesscommunicator from environments.

In accordance with a seventh aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to any one of the fourth to sixth aspects isconfigured so that the accommodating space includes a power-supplyaccommodating space in which a power supply is to be provided.

With the operating device according to the seventh aspect, thepower-supply accommodating space enables the operating device to utilizea power supply to supply electricity to the electric component.

In accordance with an eighth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the seventh aspect is configured so thatthe electric component includes a terminal contactable with the powersupply in a state where the power supply is provided in the power-supplyaccommodating space. The terminal is provided in the accommodatingspace.

With the operating device according to the eighth aspect, theelectric-component housing can protect the terminal from environments.

In accordance with a ninth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to any one of the fourth to eighth aspects isconfigured so that the electric-component housing includes a housingbody. The housing body includes the accommodating space. The housingbody is configured to be detachably coupled to the base structure via ahousing fastener.

With the operating device according to the ninth aspect, the housingfastener enables the housing body of the electric-component housing tobe detachable from and reattachable to the base structure.

In accordance with a tenth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the ninth aspect is configured so that thehousing fastener is configured to be detachably attached to at least oneof the base structure and the housing body.

With the operating device according to the tenth aspect, the housingfastener reliably enables the housing body of the electric-componenthousing to be detachable from and reattachable to the base structure.

In accordance with an eleventh aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the ninth or tenth aspect is configured sothat the housing fastener includes a tool engagement part with which atool is to engage.

With the operating device according to the eleventh aspect, the toolengagement part enables the housing body to be detachable from andreattachable to the base structure using a tool.

In accordance with a twelfth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to any one of the fourth to eleventh aspectsis configured so that the base structure includes an attachment opening.At least one of the housing body and the housing fastener is configuredto be provided in the attachment opening.

With the operating device according to the twelfth aspect, it ispossible to detachably couple at least one of the housing body and thehousing fastener to the base structure using the attachment opening.

In accordance with a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the twelfth aspect is configured so thatthe attachment opening includes a first attachment opening and a secondattachment opening. The housing body is configured to be provided in thefirst attachment opening. The housing fastener is configured to beprovided in the second attachment opening.

With the operating device according to the thirteenth aspect, it ispossible to detachably couple the housing body and the housing fastenerto the base structure using the first attachment opening and the secondattachment opening.

In accordance with a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the thirteenth aspect is configured sothat the first attachment opening is in communication with the secondattachment opening.

With the operating device according to the fourteenth aspect, the firstattachment opening and the second attachment opening enable the housingbody and the housing fastener to be detachably coupled to the basestructure with a simple structure.

In accordance with a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the thirteenth or fourteenth aspect isconfigured so that the housing body is configured to be inserted intoand removed from the first attachment opening in a first direction. Thehousing fastener is configured to be inserted into and removed from thesecond attachment opening in a second direction. The first direction isdifferent from the second direction.

With the operating device according to the fifteenth aspect, the firstattachment opening and the second attachment opening reliably enable thehousing body and the housing fastener to be detachably coupled to thebase structure with a simple structure.

In accordance with a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the fifteenth aspect is configured so thatthe switch unit is pivotally coupled to the base structure about anattachment axis. At least one of the first direction and the seconddirection is non-parallel to the attachment axis.

With the operating device according to the sixteenth aspect, thepositional relationship between the attachment axis, the firstdirection, and the second direction can improve flexibility ofarrangement of the switch unit, the housing body, and the housingfastener.

In accordance with a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to any one of the first to sixteenth aspectsfurther comprises a mounting structure configured to couple the basestructure to the human-powered vehicle.

With the operating device according to the seventeenth aspect, it ispossible to mount the operating device to any part of the human-poweredvehicle where the user can access the operating device.

In accordance with an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the seventeenth aspect is configured sothat the mounting structure includes a mounting member. The mountingmember includes a mounting opening through which a tubular part of thehuman-powered vehicle extends in a mounting state where the mountingstructure couples the base structure to the tubular part of thehuman-powered vehicle.

With the operating device according to the eighteenth aspect, it ispossible to reliably mount the operating device to any part of thehuman-powered vehicle where the user can access the operating device.

In accordance with a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the eighteenth aspect is configured sothat the mounting structure includes a mounting base and an adjustmentmember. The mounting base is secured to the base structure. Theadjustment member is adjustably attached to the mounting base and isconfigured to adjustably couple the mounting base to the mountingmember.

With the operating device according to the nineteenth aspect, theadjustment member allows the user to change the position of theoperating device relative to a part of the human-powered vehicle.

In accordance with a twentieth aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to any one of the first to nineteenth aspectsfurther comprises an additional switch unit and a fastener. Theadditional switch unit is configured to be activated in response to anadditional user input. The fastener is configured to fasten the switchunit and the additional switch unit to the base structure.

With the operating device according to the twentieth aspect, the switchunit and the additional switch unit can be fastened to the basestructure using the fastener.

In accordance with a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to any one of the first to twentieth aspectsfurther comprises an additional member configured to be detachablyattached to at least one of the base structure and theelectric-component housing.

With the operating device according to the twenty-first aspect, it ispossible to mount another component to the at least one of the basestructure and the electric-component housing using the attachmentmember.

In accordance with a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, theoperating device according to the twenty-first aspect further comprisesa third switch unit configured to be activated in response to a thirduser input. The third switch unit is provided to the additional member.

With the operating device according to the twenty-second aspect, it ispossible to mount the third switch unit to the at least one of the basestructure and the electric-component housing using the attachment memberusing the third switch unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more complete appreciation of the invention and many of the attendantadvantages thereof will be readily obtained as the same becomes betterunderstood by reference to the following detailed description whenconsidered in connection with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an operating device in accordance with afirst embodiment and an additional operating device for a human-poweredvehicle.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the operating device illustrated in FIG.1 .

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken alongline III-III of FIG. 2 .

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the operating deviceillustrated in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an electric-component housingof the operating device illustrated in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the operating device illustrated in FIG.2 .

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken alongline VII-VII of FIG. 2 .

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken alongline IX-IX of FIG. 8 .

FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a switch unit of theoperating device illustrated in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the switch unit of the operatingdevice taken along line XI-XI of FIG. 8 .

FIG. 12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the switch unit of theoperating device illustrated in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the switch unit of the operatingdevice taken along line XIII-XIII of FIG. 8 .

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken alongline XIV-XIV of FIG. 18 .

FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of an additional switch unit ofthe operating device illustrated in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the switch unit of the operatingdevice taken along line XVI-XVI of FIG. 8 .

FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the switch unit of the operatingdevice taken along line XVII-XVII of FIG. 8 .

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the operating device illustrated inFIG. 2 .

FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the switch unit of the operatingdevice taken along line XIX-XIX of FIG. 18 .

FIG. 20 is an elevational view of the operating device illustrated inFIG. 2 .

FIG. 21 is a schematic block diagram of the operating device illustratedin FIG. 2 .

FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken alongline XXII-XXII of FIG. 23 .

FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken alongline XXIII-XXIII of FIG. 22 .

FIG. 24 is a perspective view of an operating device in accordance witha second embodiment.

FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of the operating deviceillustrated in FIG. 24 .

FIG. 26 is a schematic block diagram of the operating device illustratedin FIG. 24 .

FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken alongline XXVII-XXVII of FIG. 24 .

FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken alongline XXVIII-XXVIII of FIG. 24 .

FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the operating device illustrated inFIG. 24 .

FIG. 30 is a bottom view of the operating device illustrated in FIG. 24.

FIG. 31 is an elevational view of the operating device illustrated inFIG. 24 .

FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view of an operating device in accordancewith a modification.

FIG. 33 is a perspective view of an operating device in accordance witha modification.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

The embodiment(s) will now be described with reference to theaccompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designatecorresponding or identical elements throughout the various drawings.

First Embodiment

As seen in FIG. 1 , an operating device 10 for a human-powered vehicle 2is configured to operate at least one device. The operating device 10 isconfigured to be mounted to a tubular part 4 of the human-poweredvehicle 2. In the present application, a human-powered vehicle includesa various kind of bicycles such as a mountain bike, a road bike, a citybike, a cargo bike, a hand bike, and a recumbent bike. Furthermore, thehuman-powered vehicle includes an electric bike (E-bike). The electricbike includes an electrically assisted bicycle configured to assistpropulsion of a vehicle with an electric motor. However, a total numberof wheels of the human-powered vehicle is not limited to two. Forexample, the human-powered vehicle includes a vehicle having one wheelor three or more wheels. Especially, the human-powered vehicle does notinclude a vehicle that uses only an internal-combustion engine as motivepower. Generally, a light road vehicle, which includes a vehicle thatdoes not require a driver's license for a public road, is assumed as thehuman-powered vehicle.

The operating device 10 is configured to be electrically connected to anelectric device BC1. In the present embodiment, the operating device 10is configured to be connected to the electric device BC1 via a wirelesscommunication channel. The operating device 10 is configured to bewirelessly connected to the electric device BC1.

The operating device 10 is configured to be electrically connected to anelectric device BC2. In the present embodiment, the operating device 10is configured to be connected to the electric device BC2 via a wiredcommunication channel. The operating device 10 is configured to beconnected to the electric device BC2 via an electric cable 5.

Examples of the electric devices BC1 and BC2 include an additional orsatellite operating device, an adjustable seatpost, a suspension, a gearchanging device, a brake device, a lighting device, a display device, acycle computer, a smartphone, a tablet computer, and a personalcomputer. In the present embodiment, the electric device BC1 includes agear changing device such as a derailleur. The electric device BC2includes a satellite operating device. However, the electric devices BC1and BC2 are not limited to the above devices.

In the present embodiment, the operating device 10 is a right-hand sideoperating/control device configured to be operated by the rider's righthand to actuate the electric device BC1 or other devices. However, thestructures of the operating device 10 can be applied to a left-hand sideoperating device.

In the present application, the following directional terms “front,”“rear,” “forward,” “rearward,” “left,” “right,” “transverse,” “upward”and “downward” as well as any other similar directional terms refer tothose directions which are determined on the basis of a user (e.g., arider) who is in the user's standard position (e.g., on a saddle or aseat) in the human-powered vehicle 2 with facing a steering or ahandlebar. Accordingly, these terms, as utilized to describe theoperating device 10 or other components, should be interpreted relativeto the human-powered vehicle 2 equipped with the operating device 10 asused in an upright riding position on a horizontal surface.

The human-powered vehicle 2 includes an additional operating device 6.The additional operating device 6 is configured to operate at least onecomponent. The additional operating device 6 is configured to be mountedto the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2. The additionaloperating device 6 includes an operating body 6A, an operating lever 6B,and a mounting member 6C. The operating lever 6B is pivotally coupled tothe operating body 6A. The operating body 6A includes a hydraulic unitconfigured to generate a hydraulic pressure in response to a movement ofthe operating lever 6B.

The mounting member 6C is configured to couple the operating body 6A tothe tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2. The mounting member6C includes a mounting opening 6D through which the tubular part 4 ofthe human-powered vehicle 2 extends in a state where the mounting member6C couples the operating body 6A to the tubular part 4 of thehuman-powered vehicle 2. In the present embodiment, the mounting member6C includes a clamp. However, the structure of the mounting member 6C isnot limited to the clamp.

The additional operating device 6 is configured to be connected to anadditional electric device BC3. In the present embodiment, theadditional operating device 6 is configured to be connected to theadditional electric device BC3 via a hydraulic hose 8. However, theadditional operating device 6 can be configured to be connected to theadditional electric device BC3 via other elements such as a mechanicalcable (e.g., Bowden cable).

Examples of the additional electric device BC3 include an adjustableseatpost, a suspension, a gear changing device, and a brake device. Inthe present embodiment, the additional electric device BC3 includes ahydraulic brake device. However, the additional electric device BC3 isnot limited to the above devices.

As seen in FIG. 1 , the operating device 10 for the human-poweredvehicle 2 comprises a base structure 12. The base structure 12 isconfigured to be mounted to the human-powered vehicle 2. The basestructure 12 is configured to be mounted to the tubular part 4 of thehuman-powered vehicle 2. The tubular part 4 has a longitudinal centeraxis 4A. The tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 extends alongthe longitudinal center axis 4A.

The operating device 10 further comprises a mounting structure 14. Themounting structure 14 is configured to couple the base structure 12 tothe human-powered vehicle 2. The mounting structure 14 is configured tocouple the base structure 12 to the tubular part 4 of the human-poweredvehicle 2. In the present embodiment, the operating device 10 isconfigured to be mounted to a flat handlebar. However, the mountingstructure 14 can be configured to couple the base structure 12 to othertype of handlebars such as a drop-down handlebar, a time trialhandlebar, and a bull horn handlebar if needed and/or desired.

The mounting structure 14 includes at least one of the mounting member6C and an adjustment member. In the present embodiment, the mountingstructure 14 includes a mounting base 16 and an adjustment member 18.However, the mounting structure 14 can include the mounting member 6Cconfigured to couple the base structure 12 to the tubular part 4 of thehuman-powered vehicle 2 if needed and/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 1 , the mounting base 16 is secured to the basestructure 12. The adjustment member 18 is adjustably attached to themounting base 16 and is configured to adjustably couple the mountingbase 16 to the mounting member 6C. In the present embodiment, themounting structure 14 is configured to couple the base structure 12 tothe tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 such that the basestructure 12 is positioned in any position within an adjustable rangeAR1. The mounting structure 14 is configured to couple the basestructure 12 to the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 suchthat the base structure 12 is positioned in any position within anadditional adjustable range AR2. The mounting structure 14 can beconfigured to couple the base structure 12 to the tubular part 4 of thehuman-powered vehicle 2 such that the base structure 12 is positioned inany position within only one of the adjustable range AR1 and theadditional adjustable range AR2 if needed and/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 2 , the mounting base 16 is integrally provided with thebase structure 12 as a one-piece unitary member. The adjustment member18 is a separate member from the mounting base 16. The mounting base 16includes an elongated opening 16A. The adjustment member 18 is movablyprovided in the elongated opening 16A.

As seen in FIG. 1 , the adjustment member 18 extends through theelongated opening 16A in a mounting state where the mounting structure14 fastens the base structure 12 to the tubular part of thehuman-powered vehicle 2. The adjustment member 18 is movable relative tothe base structure 12 within the elongated opening 16A in a state wherethe mounting structure 14 does not fasten the base structure 12 to thetubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2. The elongated opening 16Aof the mounting base 16 defines the adjustable range AR1. The elongatedopening 16A extends along the longitudinal center axis 4A of the tubularpart 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2.

As seen in FIG. 1 , the mounting member 6C includes an additionalelongated opening 6E. The adjustment member 18 is configured to bemovably provided in the additional elongated opening 6E. The adjustmentmember 18 is provided in the elongated opening 16A and the additionalelongated opening 6E in the mounting state where the mounting structure14 couples the base structure 12 to the tubular part 4 of thehuman-powered vehicle 2. The adjustment member 18 is movable relative tothe mounting member 6C of the additional operating device 6 within theadditional elongated opening 6E in the state where the mountingstructure 14 does not fasten the base structure 12 to the tubular part 4of the human-powered vehicle 2. The additional elongated opening 6E ofthe mounting member 6C defines the additional adjustable range AR2. Theadditional elongated opening 6E extends along an outer peripheralsurface of the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2 about thelongitudinal center axis 4A.

As seen in FIG. 3 , the adjustment member 18 includes an adjustmentscrew 20 and a holder 22. The holder 22 includes a through hole 22Ahaving a threaded hole 22B. The adjustment screw 20 is threadedlyengaged with the threaded hole 22B of the holder 22. The holder 22includes a flange part 22C. The mounting member 6C of the additionaloperating device 6 is held between the mounting base 16 and the flangepart 22C of the holder 22. However, the structure of the adjustmentmember 18 is not limited to the illustrated structure.

As seen in FIG. 4 , the operating device 10 for the human-poweredvehicle 2 comprises a switch unit SW1. The switch unit SW1 is configuredto be activated in response to a user input U1. The operating device 10further comprises an additional switch unit SW2. The additional switchunit SW2 is configured to be activated in response to an additional userinput U2. The switch unit SW1 can also be referred to as a first orsecond switch unit SW1. The additional switch unit SW2 can also bereferred to as a second or first switch unit SW2.

The operating device 10 for the human-powered vehicle 2 comprises anelectric-component housing 24. The electric-component housing 24 isconfigured to be detachably coupled to the base structure 12. Theelectric-component housing 24 is configured to be detachably andreattachably coupled to the base structure 12.

The terms “detachable and/or reattachable” and/or “detachably and/orreattachably” as used herein, encompasses a configuration in which anelement is repeatedly detachable from and attachable to another elementwithout substantial damage.

The switch unit SW1 is configured to be detachably coupled to at leastone of the electric-component housing 24 and the base structure 12. Theswitch unit SW1 is configured to be detachably and reattachably coupledto at least one of the electric-component housing 24 and the basestructure 12. In the present embodiment, the switch unit SW1 isconfigured to be detachably and reattachably coupled to the basestructure 12. However, the switch unit SW1 can be configured to bedetachably and reattachably coupled to the electric-component housing 24or both the electric-component housing 24 and the base structure 12 ifneeded and/or desired.

The additional switch unit SW2 is configured to be detachably coupled toat least one of the electric-component housing 24 and the base structure12. The additional switch unit SW2 is configured to be detachably andreattachably coupled to at least one of the electric-component housing24 and the base structure 12. In the present embodiment, the additionalswitch unit SW2 is configured to be detachably and reattachably coupledto the base structure 12. However, the additional switch unit SW2 can beconfigured to be detachably and reattachably coupled to theelectric-component housing 24 or both the electric-component housing 24and the base structure 12 if needed and/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 5 , the operating device 10 for the human-poweredvehicle 2 comprises an electric component EC. The electric component ECis configured to be electrically connected to the switch unit SW1. Theelectric component EC is configured to be electrically connected to theadditional switch unit SW2.

The electric-component housing 24 is configured to support the electriccomponent EC such that the electric component EC is detachably coupledto the base structure 12 (see e.g., FIG. 4 ) via the electric-componenthousing 24. The electric-component housing 24 is configured to supportthe electric component EC such that the electric component EC isdetachably and reattachably coupled to the base structure 12 (see e.g.,FIG. 4 ) via the electric-component housing 24.

The electric-component housing 24 includes an accommodating space 24S.The electric component EC is at least partly provided in theaccommodating space 24S. In the present embodiment, the electriccomponent EC is entirely provided in the accommodating space 24S.However, the electric component EC can be partly provided in theaccommodating space 24S if needed and/or desired.

The electric-component housing 24 includes a housing body 24H. Thehousing body 24H includes the accommodating space 24S. The accommodatingspace 24S includes an electric-component accommodating space 24T.housing body 24H includes the electric-component accommodating space24T. The housing body 24H includes a first housing 24A and a secondhousing 24B. The second housing 24B is detachably and reattachablycoupled to the first housing 24A. The first housing 24A and the secondhousing 24B define the electric-component accommodating space 24T.

The electric-component housing 24 includes a lid 24C, a lid pin 24D, anda lid fastener 24E. The lid 24C is pivotally coupled to the housing body24H about a lid pivot axis A4. The lid pin 24D pivotally couples the lid24C to the housing body 24H about the lid pivot axis A4. The lidfastener 24E is configured to fasten the lid 24C to the housing body24H.

The accommodating space 24S includes a power-supply accommodating space26 in which a power supply PS is to be provided. The power supply PSincludes a first power supply PS1 and a second power supply PS2. Thefirst power supply PS1 is a separate member from the second power supplyPS2. The power-supply accommodating space 26 includes a firstpower-supply accommodating space 26A in which a first power supply PS1is to be provided. The power-supply accommodating space 26 includes asecond power-supply accommodating space 26B in which a second powersupply PS2 is to be provided.

In the present embodiment, the power-supply accommodating space 26 is incommunication with the electric-component accommodating space 24T.However, the power-supply accommodating space 26 can be configured tonot be in communication with the electric-component accommodating space24T if needed and/or desired.

The housing body 24H includes an insertion opening 24F into which apower supply PS is to be inserted. The first power supply PS1 isprovided in the insertion opening 24F in a state where the first powersupply PS1 is provided in the first power-supply accommodating space26A. The first power supply PS1 is inserted into the insertion opening24F when the first power supply PS1 is inserted into the firstpower-supply accommodating space 26A. The second power supply PS2 isprovided in the insertion opening 24F in a state where the second powersupply PS2 is provided in the second power-supply accommodating space26B. The second power supply PS2 is inserted into the insertion opening24F when the second power supply PS2 is inserted into the secondpower-supply accommodating space 26B.

The power supply PS can include only one power supply or three or morepower supplies if needed and/or desired. The power-supply accommodatingspace 26 can include only one of the first power-supply accommodatingspace 26A and the second power-supply accommodating space 26B or anotherpower-supply accommodating space in addition to the first power-supplyaccommodating space 26A and the second power-supply accommodating space26B.

The electric component EC includes a terminal TM. The terminal TM iscontactable with the power supply PS in a state where the power supplyPS is provided in the power-supply accommodating space 26. The terminalTM is provided in the accommodating space 24S.

The terminal TM includes a first terminal TM1, a second terminal TM2,and an intermediate terminal TM3. The first terminal TM1, the secondterminal TM2, and the intermediate terminal TM3 are provided in theaccommodating space 24S. The first power-supply accommodating space 26Ais provided between the first terminal TM1 and the intermediate terminalTM3. The second power-supply accommodating space 26B is provided betweenthe second terminal TM2 and the intermediate terminal TM3.

As seen in FIG. 4 , the electric-component housing 24 includes a housingfastener 27. The housing body 24H is configured to be detachably coupledto the base structure 12 via the housing fastener 27. In the presentembodiment, the housing fastener 27 includes a plurality of housingfasteners 27A, 27B, and 27C. The housing body 24H is configured to bedetachably coupled to the base structure 12 via the housing fasteners27A, 27B, and 27C.

The housing fastener 27 is configured to be detachably attached to atleast one of the base structure 12 and the housing body 2411. Thehousing fastener 27 is configured to be detachably and reattachablyattached to the housing body 24H and is configured to extend through athrough-hole of the base structure 12. The housing fastener 27A isconfigured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the housingbody 24H. The housing fastener 27B is configured to be detachably andreattachably attached to the housing body 24H. The housing fastener 27Cis configured to be detachably and reattachably attached to the housingbody 2411.

The housing fastener 27 includes a tool engagement part with which atool is to engage. The housing fastener 27A includes a tool engagementpart 27A1 with which a tool is to engage. The housing fastener 27Bincludes a tool engagement part 27B1 with which a tool is to engage. Thehousing fastener 27C includes a tool engagement part 27C1 with which atool is to engage. The housing fasteners 27A, 27B, and 27C each includea screw. The tool engagement parts 27A1, 27B1, and 27C1 each include atool engagement recess. However, the tool engagement part of the housingfastener 27 can be omitted from the housing fastener 27 if needed and/ordesired. The housing fastener 27 can be omitted from theelectric-component housing 24 if needed and/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 6 , the base structure 12 includes an attachment opening12E. At least one of the housing body 24H and the housing fastener 27 isconfigured to be provided in the attachment opening 12E. In the presentembodiment, the housing body 24H and the housing fastener 27 areconfigured to be provided in the attachment opening 12E.

As seen in FIGS. 6 and 7 , the attachment opening 12E includes a secondattachment opening 12G. The first attachment opening 12F is not incommunication with the second attachment opening 12G. The housing body2411 is configured to be provided in the first attachment opening 12F.The housing fastener 27 is configured to be provided in the secondattachment opening 12G. The second attachment opening 12G includes aplurality of second attachment openings 12A, 12B, and 12C. The housingfastener 27A is configured to be provided in the second attachmentopening 12A. The housing fastener 27B is configured to be provided inthe second attachment opening 12B. The housing fastener 27C isconfigured to be provided in the second attachment opening 12C.

As seen in FIG. 8 , the switch unit SW1 and the additional switch unitSW2 are coupled to the base structure 12 at an attachment axis A3. Inthe present embodiment, the switch unit SW1 includes a base member 28.The additional switch unit SW2 includes an additional base member 30.The base member 28 and the additional base member 30 are coupled to thebase structure 12 at the attachment axis A3. The base member 28 isconfigured to be detachably and reattachably coupled to the basestructure 12. The additional base member 30 is configured to bedetachably and reattachably coupled to the base structure 12.

The switch unit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 are coupled tothe base structure 12 such that at least one of the switch unit SW1 andthe additional switch unit SW2 are adjustable about the attachment axisA3. The base member 28 and the additional base member 30 are coupled tothe base structure 12 such that at least one of the switch unit SW1 andthe additional switch unit SW2 are adjustable about the attachment axisA3.

In the present embodiment, the switch unit SW1 and the additional switchunit SW2 are coupled to the base structure 12 such that the switch unitSW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 are adjustable about theattachment axis A3. The base member 28 is configured to be adjustablycoupled to the base structure 12 of the operating device 10. Theadditional base member 30 is configured to be adjustably coupled to thebase structure 12 of the operating device 10. The switch unit SW1 isconfigured to be coupled to the base structure 12 such that the switchunit SW1 is positioned relative to the base structure 12 at each of atleast two circumferential positions about the attachment axis A3. Theadditional switch unit SW2 is configured to be coupled to the basestructure 12 such that the additional switch unit SW2 is positionedrelative to the base structure 12 at each of at least twocircumferential positions about the attachment axis A3. However, theswitch unit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 can be coupled to thebase structure 12 such that only one of the switch unit SW1 and theadditional switch unit SW2 is adjustable about the attachment axis A3 ifneeded and/or desired. The base member 28 and the additional base member30 can be coupled to the base structure 12 such that only one of theswitch unit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 are adjustable aboutthe attachment axis A3 if needed and/or desired.

The switch unit SW1 is pivotally coupled to the base structure 12 aboutthe attachment axis A3. The additional switch unit SW2 is pivotallycoupled to the base structure 12 about the attachment axis A3. The basemember 28 is pivotally coupled to the base structure 12 about theattachment axis A3. The additional base member 30 is pivotally coupledto the base structure 12 about the attachment axis A3.

As seen in FIG. 9 , the operating device 10 further comprises a fastener32. The fastener 32 is configured to fasten at least one of the switchunit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 to the base structure 12.The fastener 32 is configured to fasten at least one of the base member28 and the additional base member 30 to the base structure 12. In thepresent embodiment, the fastener 32 is configured to fasten the switchunit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 to the base structure 12.The fastener 32 is configured to fasten the base member 28 and theadditional base member 30 to the base structure 12. The fastener 32defines the attachment axis A3. The fastener 32 extends along theattachment axis A3.

The base structure 12 includes a fastener hole 34. The base member 28includes a first opening 36. The additional base member 30 includes asecond opening 38. The fastener 32 extends through the first opening 36and the second opening 38 in a fastening state where the fastener 32fastens the base member 28 and the additional base member 30 to the basestructure 12. The fastener 32 extends through the fastener hole 34, thefirst opening 36, and the second opening 38 in the fastening state.

One of the base member 28 and the additional base member 30 is heldbetween the base structure 12 and the other of the base member 28 andthe additional base member 30 in the fastening state. In the presentembodiment, the base member 28 is held between the base structure 12 andthe additional base member 30 in the fastening state. However, theadditional base member 30 is held between the base structure 12 and thebase member 28 in the fastening state.

The fastener 32 includes a fastener screw 40, a washer 42, and afastener pin 44. The fastener screw 40 extends along the attachment axisA3. The fastener pin 44 extends along the attachment axis A3. Thefastener screw 40 includes a rod 40A, a head 40B, and an externallythreaded part 40C. The rod 40A extends along the attachment axis A3. Thehead 40B is provided at an end of the rod 40A. The externally threadedpart 40C is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the rod 40A. Thewasher 42 is held between the head 40B of the fastener screw 40 and theadditional base member 30.

The fastener pin 44 includes a pin body 44A and a flange 44B. The pinbody 44A extends along the attachment axis A3. The flange 44B isprovided at an end of the pin body 44A. The fastener pin 44 extendsthrough the fastener hole 34, the first opening 36, and the secondopening 38 in the fastening state. The pin body 44A includes a threadedhole 44C. The externally threaded part 40C of the fastener screw 40 isconfigured to be threadedly engaged with the threaded hole 44C.

The base structure 12 includes a fastener recess 46 provided at an endof the fastener hole 34. The flange 44B of the fastener pin 44 isprovided in the fastener recess 46 in the fastening state. The basestructure 12, the base member 28, and the additional base member 30 areheld between the head 40B of the fastener screw 40 and the flange 44B ofthe fastener pin 44.

The fastener 32 is a separate member from the base member 28 and theadditional base member 30. The fastener screw 40 is a separate memberfrom the fastener pin 44. However, the fastener 32 can be integrallyprovided with one of the base member 28 and the additional base member30 as a one-piece unitary member if needed and/or desired. In such anembodiment, the fastener 32 can be provided as a rivet. The fastener pin44 can be omitted from the fastener 32 if needed and/or desired. In suchan embodiment, the fastener screw 40 can be threadedly engaged with athreaded hole of the base structure 12. The fastener 32 can be omittedfrom the operating device 10 if needed and/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 10 , the switch unit SW1 includes a switch 50. Theswitch 50 is configured to be activated in response to the user inputU1. The switch 50 is mounted to the base member 28. The switch unit SW1includes a switch base 52. The switch base 52 is pivotally coupled tothe base member 28 about a pivot axis A1. The switch 50 is mounted tothe switch base 52. The switch unit SW1 includes a switch cover 54. Theswitch cover 54 is configured to be attached to the switch base 52.

The switch unit SW1 further comprises a pivot pin 56. The pivot pin 56is configured to pivotally couple the switch base 52 to the base member28 about the pivot axis A1. The switch unit SW1 further comprises abiasing member 58. The biasing member 58 is provided about the pivot pin56. The biasing member 58 includes a coiled part 58A. The pivot pin 56extends through the coiled part 58A along the pivot axis A1. The switchunit SW1 includes a bush 59. The pivot pin 56 extends through the bush59. The pivot pin 56 includes a groove 56A. The bush 59 is partiallyfitted in the groove 56A of the pivot pin 56. The bush 59 is configuredto restrict the pivot pin 56 from moving relative to the base member 28and the switch base 52 in an axial direction D1 with respect to thepivot axis A1. The bush 59 is provided in the coiled part 58A to supportthe biasing member 58 about the pivot axis A1.

As seen in FIG. 11 , the switch cover 54 is configured to be attached tothe switch base 52 to define an internal space 60 between the switchbase 52 and the switch cover 54. The switch 50 is provided in theinternal space 60. The biasing member 58 is provided in the internalspace 60. However, at least one of the switch 50 and the biasing member58 can be at least partially provided outside the internal space 60 ifneeded and/or desired.

The switch cover 54 is a separate member from the switch base 52. Theswitch cover 54 is pivotable relative to the base member 28. In thepresent embodiment, the switch base 52 is made of a first material. Theswitch cover 54 is made of a second material different from the firstmaterial. The first material includes a resin material. The secondmaterial includes an elastic material. Examples of the elastic materialinclude elastomer such as rubber. However, the first material and thesecond material are not limited to the above materials.

The switch base 52 and the switch 50 are pivotable relative to the basemember 28 about the pivot axis A1 between a rest position P11 in whichthe switch 50 does not receive the user input U1 and an operatedposition P12 in which the switch 50 is activated in response to the userinput U1. The switch base 52, the switch 50, and the switch cover 54 arepivotable relative to the base member 28 about the pivot axis A1 betweenthe rest position P11 and the operated position P12.

In the present application, the term “rest position” as used hereinrefers to a position at which a movable part such as the switch base 52remains stationary in a state where the movable part is not operated bythe user. The term “operated position” as used herein refers to aposition at which the movable part has been operated by the user toperform the operation of the bicycle component.

The biasing member 58 is configured to apply a biasing force F11 to theswitch base 52 to move relative to the base member 28 from the operatedposition P12 to the rest position P11. The switch 50 is configured to beactivated h response to an operating state in which an operating forceF12 applied to the switch 50 as the user input U1 is larger than thebiasing force F11. For example, the biasing force F11 generates abiasing rotational force F13 about the pivot axis A1. The operatingforce F12 generates an operating rotational force F14 about the pivotaxis A1. The operating rotational force F14 is larger than the biasingrotational force F13. Thus, the biasing member 58 is configured to allowthe switch base 52 to pivot relative to the base member 28 about thepivot axis A1 from the rest position P11 toward the operated positionP12 in response to the operating force F12 applied to the switch 50without activating the switch 50. The switch unit SW1 is configured topivot about the pivot axis A1 from the rest position P11 to the operatedposition P12 in response to the operating force F12. The switch 50 isconfigured to not be activated in response to the operating force F12 ina state where the switch base 52 is in a position other than theoperated position P12. The switch unit SW1 receives the operating forceF12 without pivoting relative to the base member 28 in an operated statewhere the switch unit SW1 is in the operated position P12. Thus, theswitch 50 is configured to be activated in response to the operatingforce F12 in an operated state where the switch base 52 is in theoperated position P12.

As seen in FIG. 12 , the switch 50 includes a switch circuit 50A, abutton 50B, a base 50C, a casing 50D, and a wire 50E. The switch circuit50A and the base 50C are provided in the casing 50D. The switch circuit50A includes a movable contact 50F and a stationary contact 50G. Thestationary contact 50G is provided on the base 50C. The movable contact50F is elastically deformable and is provided on the base 50C. Themovable contact 50F is contactable with the stationary contact 50G. Thebutton 50B is movably attached to the base 50C. The button 50B isconfigured to transmit the operating force F12 to the movable contact50F of the switch circuit 50A. The button 50B is movable relative to thebase 50C in response to the operating force F12. The movable contact 50Fand the stationary contact 50G are electrically connected with the wire50E. As seen in FIG. 8 , the wire 50E extends through a hole 24W of theelectric-component housing 24.

As seen in FIG. 12 , the movable contact 50F is not in contact with thestationary contact 50G in a state where the button 50B does not receivethe operating force F12. The movable contact 50F is elastically deformedto come into contact with the stationary contact 50G when the button 50Btransmits the operating force F12 to the movable contact 50F. Thus, theoperating force F12 has an amount of force which is necessary to bringthe movable contact 50F into contact with the stationary contact 50G toturn on the switch.

As seen in FIG. 10 , the switch cover 54 includes a cover body 54A and acover coupling part 54B extending from the cover body 54A. The covercoupling part 54B is configured to be pivotally coupled to the basemember 28 about the pivot axis A1. As seen in FIG. 11 , the internalspace 60 is provided between the switch base 52 and the cover body 54A.

As seen in FIG. 10 , the switch unit SW1 further comprises a stopper 62.The stopper 62 is configured to restrict a pivotal movement of theswitch base 52 between the rest position P11 and the operated positionP12. The stopper 62 includes a recess 64 and a projection 66 provided inthe recess 64. The recess 64 is provided to one of the base member 28and the switch base 52. The projection 66 is provided to the other ofthe base member 28 and the switch base 52.

In the present embodiment, the recess 64 is provided to the switch base52. The projection 66 is provided to the base member 28. However, therecess 64 can be provided to the base member 28 if needed and/ordesired. The projection 66 can be provided to the switch base 52 ifneeded and/or desired.

The recess 64 includes a first recess 64A and a second recess 64B. Theprojection 66 includes a first projection 66A and a second projection66B. The first recess 64A and the second recess 64B are provided to oneof the base member 28 and the switch base 52. The first projection 66Aand the second projection 66B are provided to the other of the basemember 28 and the switch base 52.

The first recess 64A and the second recess 64B are provided to theswitch base 52. The first projection 66A and the second projection 66Bare provided to the base member 28. The first projection 66A is providedin the first recess 64A. The second projection 66B is provided in thesecond recess 64B.

As seen in FIG. 11 , the stopper 62 includes a rest-position surface 67and an operated-position surface 68. The recess 64 is defined betweenthe rest-position surface 67 and the operated-position surface 68. Theprojection 66 is in contact with the rest-position surface 67 in a reststate where the switch base 52 is provided in the rest position P11. Theprojection 66 is in contact with the operated-position surface 68 in anoperated state where the switch base 52 is provided in the operatedposition P12.

As seen in FIGS. 11 and 13 , in the present embodiment, therest-position surface 67 includes a first rest-position surface 67A anda second rest-position surface 67B. The operated-position surface 68includes a first operated-position surface 68A and a secondoperated-position surface 68B. The first recess 64A is defined betweenthe first rest-position surface 67A and the first operated-positionsurface 68A. The second recess 64B is defined between the secondrest-position surface 67B and the second operated-position surface 68B.

The first projection 66A is in contact with the first rest-positionsurface 67A in the rest state. The first projection 66A is in contactwith the first operated-position surface 68A in the operated state. Thesecond projection 66B is in contact with the second rest-positionsurface 67B in the rest state. The second projection 66B is in contactwith the second operated-position surface 68B in the operated state.

As seen in FIG. 14 , the cover coupling part 54B includes a first covercoupling part 54C and a second cover coupling part 54D. The second covercoupling part 54D is spaced apart from the first cover coupling part 54Cin the axial direction D1 with respect to the pivot axis A1. The firstcover coupling part 54C extends from the cover body 54A. The first covercoupling part 54C is configured to be pivotally coupled to the basemember 28 about the pivot axis A1. The second cover coupling part 54Dextends from the cover body 54A. The second cover coupling part 54D isconfigured to be pivotally coupled to the base member 28 about the pivotaxis A1.

The first cover coupling part 54C includes a first cover coupling hole54E. The second cover coupling part 54D includes a second cover couplinghole 54F. The pivot pin 56 extends through the first cover coupling hole54E and the second cover coupling hole 54F.

As seen in FIG. 10 , the switch base 52 includes a base part 52A and abase coupling part 52B extending from the base part 52A. The basecoupling part 52B is configured to be pivotally coupled to the basemember 28 about the pivot axis A1. The base coupling part 52B includes afirst base coupling part 52C and a second base coupling part 52D. Thesecond base coupling part 52D is spaced apart from the first basecoupling part 52C in the axial direction D1 with respect to the pivotaxis A1. The first base coupling part 52C extends from the base part52A. The first base coupling part 52C is configured to be pivotallycoupled to the base member 28 about the pivot axis A1. The second basecoupling part 52D extends from the base part 52A. The second basecoupling part 52D is configured to be pivotally coupled to the basemember 28 about the pivot axis A1.

As seen in FIG. 11 , the internal space 60 is provided between the basepart 52A and the switch cover 54. The internal space 60 is providedbetween the base part 52A and the cover body 54A.

As seen in FIG. 14 , the first base coupling part 52C includes a firstbase coupling hole 52E. The second base coupling part 52D includes asecond base coupling hole 52F. The pivot pin 56 extends through thefirst base coupling hole 52E and the second base coupling hole 52F.

As seen in FIG. 10 , the base member 28 includes a base body 28A and asupport body 28B. The support body 28B extends from the base body 28A.The support body 28B is configured to be pivotally coupled to the switchbase 52 about the pivot axis A1. The support body 28B includes a firstsupport 28C and a second support 28D. The second support 28D is spacedapart from the first support 28C in the axial direction D1 with respectto the pivot axis A1. The first support 28C extends from the base body28A. The first support 28C is configured to be pivotally coupled to theswitch base 52 about the pivot axis A1. The second support 28D extendsfrom the base body 28A. The second support 28D is configured to bepivotally coupled to the switch base 52 about the pivot axis A1.

As seen in FIG. 14 , the first support 28C includes a first support hole28E. The second support 28D includes a second support hole 28F. Thepivot pin 56 extends through the first support hole 28E and the secondsupport hole 28F.

The biasing member 58 is provided between the first cover coupling part54C and the second cover coupling part 54D in the axial direction D1.The biasing member 58 is provided between the first base coupling part52C and the second base coupling part 52D in the axial direction D1. Thebiasing member 58 is provided between the first support 28C and thesecond support 28D in the axial direction D1. However, the biasingmember 58 can be provided outside an area defined between the firstcover coupling part 54C and the second cover coupling part 54D in theaxial direction D1, an area defined between the first base coupling part52C and the second base coupling part 52D in the axial direction D1, andan area defined between the first support 28C and the second support 28Din the axial direction D1.

As seen in FIG. 15 , the additional switch unit SW2 includes anadditional switch 70. The additional switch 70 is configured to beactivated in response to the additional user input U2. The additionalswitch 70 is mounted to the additional base member 30. The additionalswitch unit SW2 includes an additional switch base 72. The additionalswitch base 72 is pivotally coupled to the additional base member 30about an additional pivot axis A2. The additional switch 70 is mountedto the additional switch base 72. The additional switch unit SW2includes an additional switch cover 74. The additional switch cover 74is configured to be attached to the additional switch base 72.

The additional switch unit SW2 further comprises an additional pivot pin76. The additional pivot pin 76 is configured to pivotally couple theadditional switch base 72 to the additional base member 30 about theadditional pivot axis A2. The additional switch unit SW2 furthercomprises an additional biasing member 78. The additional biasing member78 is provided about the additional pivot pin 76. The additional biasingmember 78 includes an additional coiled part 78A. The additional pivotpin 76 extends through the additional coiled part 78A along theadditional pivot axis A2. The additional switch unit SW2 includes a bush79. The additional pivot pin 76 extends through the bush 79. Theadditional pivot pin 76 includes an additional groove 76A. The bush 79is partially fitted in the additional groove 76A of the additional pivotpin 76. The bush 79 is configured to restrict the additional pivot pin76 from moving relative to the additional base member 30 and theadditional switch base 72 in an axial direction D2 with respect to theadditional pivot axis A2. The bush 79 is provided in the additionalcoiled part 78A to support the additional biasing member 78 about theadditional pivot axis A2.

As seen in FIG. 16 , the additional switch cover 74 is configured to beattached to the additional switch base 72 to define an additionalinternal space 80 between the additional switch base 72 and theadditional switch cover 74. The additional switch 70 is provided in theadditional internal space 80. The additional biasing member 78 isprovided in the additional internal space 80. However, at least one ofthe additional switch 70 and the additional biasing member 78 can be atleast partially provided outside the additional internal space 80 ifneeded and/or desired.

The additional switch cover 74 is a separate member from the additionalswitch base 72. The additional switch cover 74 is pivotable relative tothe additional base member 30. In the present embodiment, the additionalswitch base 72 is made of a first additional material. The additionalswitch cover 74 is made of a second additional material different fromthe first additional material. The first additional material includes aresin material. The second additional material includes an elasticmaterial. Examples of the elastic material include elastomer such asrubber. However, the first additional material and the second additionalmaterial are not limited to the above materials.

The additional switch base 72 and the additional switch 70 are pivotablerelative to the additional base member 30 about the additional pivotaxis A2 between an rest position P21 in which the additional switch 70does not receive the additional user input U2 and an operated positionP22 in which the additional switch 70 is activated in response to theadditional user input U2. The additional switch base 72, the additionalswitch 70, and the additional switch cover 74 are pivotable relative tothe additional base member 30 about the additional pivot axis A2 betweenthe rest position P21 and the operated position P22.

The additional biasing member 78 is configured to apply a biasing forceF21 to the additional switch base 72 to move relative to the additionalbase member 30 from the operated position P22 to the rest position P21.The additional switch 70 is configured to be activated in response to anoperating state in which an operating force F22 applied to theadditional switch 70 as the additional user input U2 is larger than thebiasing force F21. For example, the biasing force F21 generates abiasing rotational force F23 about the pivot axis A1. The operatingforce F22 generates an operating rotational force F24 about the pivotaxis A1. The operating rotational force F24 is larger than the biasingrotational force F23. Thus, the additional biasing member 78 isconfigured to allow the additional switch base 72 to pivot relative tothe additional base member 30 about the additional pivot axis A2 fromthe rest position P21 toward the operated position P22 in response tothe operating force F22 applied to the additional switch 70 withoutactivating the additional switch 70. The additional switch unit SW2 isconfigured to pivot about the additional pivot axis A2 from the restposition P21 to the operated position P22 in response to the operatingforce F22. The additional switch 70 is configured to not be activated inresponse to the operating force F22 in a state where the additionalswitch base 72 is in a position other than the operated position P22.The additional switch unit SW2 receives the operating force F22 withoutpivoting relative to the additional base member 30 in an operated statewhere the additional switch unit SW2 is in the operated position P22.Thus, the additional switch 70 is configured to be activated in responseto the operating force F22 in an operated state where the additionalswitch base 72 is in the operated position P22.

The additional switch 70 has substantially the same structure as thestructure of the switch 50 illustrated in FIG. 12 . Thus, thedescription and depiction of the switch 50 can be utilized as thedescription and depiction of the additional switch 70.

As seen in FIG. 15 , the additional switch cover 74 includes a coverbody 74A and a cover coupling part 74B extending from the cover body74A. The cover coupling part 74B is configured to be pivotally coupledto the additional base member 30 about the additional pivot axis A2. Asseen in FIG. 16 , the additional internal space 80 is provided betweenthe additional switch base 72 and the cover body 74A.

As seen in FIG. 15 , the additional switch unit SW2 further comprises astopper 82. The stopper 82 is configured to restrict a pivotal movementof the additional switch base 72 between the rest position P21 and theoperated position P22. The stopper 82 includes a recess 84 and aprojection 86 provided in the recess 84. The recess 84 is provided toone of the additional base member 30 and the additional switch base 72.The projection 86 is provided to the other of the additional base member30 and the additional switch base 72.

In the present embodiment, the recess 84 is provided to the additionalswitch base 72. The projection 86 is provided to the additional basemember 30. However, the recess 84 can be provided to the additional basemember 30 as a one-piece unitary member if needed and/or desired. Theprojection 86 can be provided to the additional switch base 72 if neededand/or desired.

The recess 84 includes a first recess 84A and a second recess 84B. Theprojection 86 includes a first projection 86A and a second projection86B. The first recess 84A and the second recess 84B are provided to oneof the additional base member 30 and the additional switch base 72. Thefirst projection 86A and the second projection 86B are provided to theother of the additional base member 30 and the additional switch base72.

The first recess 84A and the second recess 84B are provided to theadditional switch base 72. The first projection 86A and the secondprojection 86B are provided to the additional base member 30. The firstprojection 86A is provided in the first recess 84A. The secondprojection 86B is provided in the second recess 84B.

As seen in FIG. 16 , the stopper 82 includes a rest-position surface 87and an operated-position surface 88. The recess 84 is defined betweenthe rest-position surface 87 and the operated-position surface 88. Theprojection 86 is in contact with the rest-position surface 87 in a reststate where the additional switch base 72 is provided in the restposition P21. The projection 86 is in contact with the operated-positionsurface 88 in an operated state where the additional switch base 72 isprovided in the operated position P22.

As seen in FIGS. 16 and 17 , in the present embodiment, therest-position surface 87 includes a first rest-position surface 87A anda second rest-position surface 87B. The operated-position surface 88includes a first operated-position surface 88A and a secondoperated-position surface 88B. The first recess 84A is defined betweenthe first rest-position surface 87A and the first operated-positionsurface 88A. The second recess 84B is defined between the secondrest-position surface 87B and the second operated-position surface 88B.

The first projection 86A is in contact with the first rest-positionsurface 87A in the rest state. The first projection 86A is in contactwith the first operated-position surface 88A in the operated state. Thesecond projection 86B is in contact with the second rest-positionsurface 87B in the rest state. The second projection 86B is in contactwith the second operated-position surface 88B in the operated state.

As seen in FIG. 14 , the cover coupling part 74B includes a first covercoupling part 74C and a second cover coupling part 74D. The second covercoupling part 74D is spaced apart from the first cover coupling part 74Cin the axial direction D2 with respect to the additional pivot axis A2.The first cover coupling part 74C extends from the cover body 74A. Thefirst cover coupling part 74C is configured to be pivotally coupled tothe additional base member 30 about the additional pivot axis A2. Thesecond cover coupling part 74D extends from the cover body 74A. Thesecond cover coupling part 74D is configured to be pivotally coupled tothe additional base member 30 about the additional pivot axis A2.

The first cover coupling part 74C includes a first cover coupling hole74E. The second cover coupling part 74D includes a second cover couplinghole 74F. The additional pivot pin 76 extends through the first covercoupling hole 74E and the second cover coupling hole 74F.

As seen in FIG. 15 , the additional switch base 72 includes a base part72A and a base coupling part 72B extending from the base part 72A. Thebase coupling part 72B is configured to be pivotally coupled to theadditional base member 30 about the additional pivot axis A2. The basecoupling part 72B includes a first base coupling part 72C and a secondbase coupling part 72D. The second base coupling part 72D is spacedapart from the first base coupling part 72C in the axial direction D2with respect to the additional pivot axis A2. The first base couplingpart 72C extends from the base part 72A. The first base coupling part72C is configured to be pivotally coupled to the additional base member30 about the additional pivot axis A2. The second base coupling part 72Dextends from the base part 72A. The second base coupling part 72D isconfigured to be pivotally coupled to the additional base member 30about the additional pivot axis A2.

As seen in FIG. 16 , the additional internal space 80 is providedbetween the base part 72A and the additional switch cover 74. Theadditional internal space 80 is provided between the base part 72A andthe cover body 74A.

As seen in FIG. 14 , the first base coupling part 72C includes a firstbase coupling hole 72E. The second base coupling part 72D includes asecond base coupling hole 72F. The additional pivot pin 76 extendsthrough the first base coupling hole 72E and the second base couplinghole 72F.

As seen in FIG. 15 , the additional base member 30 includes a base body30A and a support body 30B. The support body 30B extends from the basebody 30A. The support body 30B is configured to be pivotally coupled tothe additional switch base 72 about the additional pivot axis A2. Thesupport body 30B includes a first support 30C and a second support 30D.The second support 30D is spaced apart from the first support 30C in theaxial direction D2 with respect to the additional pivot axis A2. Thefirst support 30C extends from the base body 30A. The first support 30Cis configured to be pivotally coupled to the additional switch base 72about the additional pivot axis A2. The second support 30D extends fromthe base body 30A. The second support 30D is configured to be pivotallycoupled to the additional switch base 72 about the additional pivot axisA2.

As seen in FIG. 14 , the first support 30C includes a first support hole30E. The second support 30D includes a second support hole 30F. Theadditional pivot pin 76 extends through the first support hole 30E andthe second support hole 30F.

The additional biasing member 78 is provided between the first covercoupling part 74C and the second cover coupling part 74D in the axialdirection D2. The additional biasing member 78 is provided between thefirst base coupling part 72C and the second base coupling part 72D inthe axial direction D2. The additional biasing member 78 is providedbetween the first support 30C and the second support 30D in the axialdirection D2. However, the additional biasing member 78 can be providedoutside an area defined between the first cover coupling part 74C andthe second cover coupling part 74D in the axial direction D2, an areadefined between the first base coupling part 72C and the second basecoupling part 72D in the axial direction D2, and an area defined betweenthe first support 30C and the second support 30D in the axial directionD2.

As seen in FIG. 18 , the pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2define a reference plane RP. The reference plane RP intersects with theattachment axis A3. In the present embodiment, the reference plane RP isperpendicular to the attachment axis A3. However, the reference plane RPcan be non-perpendicular to the attachment axis A3 if needed and/ordesired. The reference plane RP can be inclined relative to theattachment axis A3 if needed and/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 19 , the pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2intersect with each other. The fastener 32 is configured to fasten theswitch unit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 to the base structure12 such that at least one of the switch unit SW1 and the additionalswitch unit SW2 is adjustably coupled relative to the base structure 12about the attachment axis A3. The pivot axis A1 and the additional pivotaxis A2 are configured to be adjustable relative to each other. At leastone of the base member 28 and the additional base member 30 isadjustably coupled to the base structure 12 such that a first angle AG1defined between the pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2 isvariable on the reference plane RP. In the present embodiment, the firstangle AG1 ranges from 30 degrees to 90 degrees as viewed along theattachment axis A3. However, the range of the first angle AG1 is notlimited to the above range.

In the present embodiment, the switch unit SW1 is pivotable relative tothe base structure 12 about the attachment axis A3 within a movablerange MR1 in a released state where the fastener 32 does not fasten theswitch unit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 to the base structure12. The base member 28 is pivotable relative to the base structure 12about the attachment axis A3 within a movable range MR1 in the releasedstate. The switch unit SW1 is positioned in any one of circumferentialpositions defined within the movable range MR1 in the fastening state.

The additional switch unit SW2 is pivotable relative to the basestructure 12 about the attachment axis A3 within an additional movablerange MR2 in the released state. The additional base member 30 ispivotable relative to the base structure 12 about the attachment axis A3within the additional movable range MR2 in the released state. Theadditional switch unit SW2 is positioned in any one of circumferentialpositions defined within the additional movable range MR2 in thefastening state.

The base member 28 includes a first stopper surface 28S. The additionalbase member 30 includes a second stopper surface 30S. The first angleAG1 is the largest in a state where the first stopper surface 28S is incontact with the second stopper surface 30S.

As seen in FIG. 20 , a second angle AG2 is defined between the referenceplane RP and the longitudinal center axis 4A of the tubular part 4. Thesecond angle AG2 ranges from 10 degrees to 30 degrees. However, thesecond angle AG2 is not limited to the above range.

As seen in FIG. 21 , the electric component EC includes at least one ofa substrate, a wireless communicator WC1, and a wired communicator WC2.In the present embodiment, the electric component EC includes asubstrate 102. The electric component EC includes a wirelesscommunicator WC1. The electric component EC includes a wiredcommunicator WC2. The electric component EC includes a controller CR, aninforming unit 104, and a connection port 106. The controller CRincludes the substrate 102. The wireless communicator WC1, the wiredcommunicator WC2, and the informing unit 104 are electrically mounted onthe substrate 102. The controller CR is configured to be electricallyconnected to the switch unit SW1, the additional switch unit SW2, thewireless communicator WC1, the wired communicator WC2, the informingunit 104, and the connection port 106.

The wireless communicator WC1 is configured to communicate with anotherwireless communicator via a wireless communication channel. The wiredcommunicator WC2 is configured to communicate with another wiredcommunicator via a wired communication channel. In the presentembodiment, the wireless communicator WC1 is configured to communicatewith a wireless communicator of the electric device BC1 via a wirelesscommunication channel. The wired communicator WC2 is configured tocommunicate with the wired communicator of the electric device BC2 viathe wired communication channel. The wireless communicator WC1 can alsobe referred to as a wireless communication circuit or circuitry WC1. Thewired communicator WC2 can also be referred to as a wired communicationcircuit or circuitry WC2.

The controller CR is configured to control another device in response tothe user input U1, the additional user input U2, and/or otherinformation. In the present embodiment, the controller CR is configuredto control the wireless communicator WC1 to transmit a control signalCS1 and/or CS2 to the electric device BC1. In a case where the electricdevice BC2 includes an operated device, the controller CR is configuredto control the wireless communicator WC1 and the wired communicator WC2to transmit a control signal CS1 and/or CS2 to the electric device BC1and/or BC2. In a case where the electric device BC2 includes a satelliteoperating device, the controller CR is configured to control the wiredcommunicator WC2 to receive a signal from the electric device BC2 and isconfigured to control the wireless communicator WC1 to transmit acontrol signal to the electric device BC1 or another electric device. Inthe present embodiment, the user input U1 and the control signal CS1indicate upshifting of the electric device BC1. The additional userinput U2 and the control signal CS2 indicate downshifting of theelectric device BC1. However, the user inputs U1 and U2 and the controlsignals CS1 and CS2 can be used to operate other devices.

The controller CR includes a hardware processor CR1, a memory CR2, thesubstrate 102, and a system bus CR4. The hardware processor CR1 and thememory CR2 are electrically mounted on the substrate 102. For example,the hardware processor CR1 includes a central processing unit (CPU) anda memory controller. The hardware processor CR1 is electricallyconnected to the memory CR2 with the substrate 102 and the system busCR4. Each of the wireless communicator WC1 and the wired communicatorWC2 is electrically connected to the hardware processor CR1 and thememory CR2 with the substrate 102 and the system bus CR4.

The memory CR2 includes a read only memory (ROM) and a random-accessmemory (RAM). The memory CR2 includes storage areas each having anaddress in the ROM and the RAM. The hardware processor CR1 is configuredto control the memory CR2 to store data in the storage areas of thememory CR2 and reads data from the storage areas of the memory CR2. Thememory CR2 (e.g., the ROM) stores a program. The program is read intothe hardware processor CR1, and thereby the configuration and/oralgorithm of the controller CR is performed. The structure and/orconfiguration are not limited to the above structure and/orconfiguration. The controller CR can also be referred to as a controlcircuit or circuitry CR. The hardware processor CR1 can also be referredto as a hardware processing circuit or circuitry CR1. The memory CR2 canalso be referred to as a memory circuit or circuitry CR2.

The controller CR is configured to detect connection between theconnection port 106 and an electric cable. The controller CR isconfigured to control the wired communicator WC2 to communicate with theelectric device BC2 if the controller CR detects the connection betweenthe connection port 106 and the electric cable 5 connected to theelectric device BC2. In a case where the electric device BC2 includes anadditional operating device such as a satellite operating device (e.g.,a satellite switch), the controller CR is configured to control anothercomponent such as the electric device BC1 based on a control signaltransmitted from the electric device BC2 or other components via theelectric cable 5 and the connection port 106. In a case where theelectric device BC2 includes an operated component, the controller CR isconfigured to transmit a control signal to the operated component viathe connection port 106 and the electric cable 5.

In the present embodiment, the wired communicator WC2 is configured tocommunicate with other wired communicators using power linecommunication (PLC) technology. The PLC technology is used forcommunicating between electric component ECs. The PLC carries data on aconductor that is also used simultaneously for electric powertransmission or electric power distribution to the electric componentEC. However, the wired communicator WC2 can be configured to communicatewith other wired communicators without the PLC.

The controller CR is configured to update firmware stored in the memoryCR2 via the connection port 106 in a case where a device configured toupdate firmware is electrically connected to the connection port 106.

The informing unit 104 is configured to inform the user of a state ofthe operating device 10. Examples of the state of the operating device10 includes a communication state of the wireless communicator WC1, acommunication state of the wired communicator WC2, a level of remainingelectricity of the power supply PS, and a pairing state of the wirelesscommunicator WC1. Examples of the informing unit 104 include a lightemitting device such as a light-emitting diode (LED) and a loudspeaker.In the present embodiment, the informing unit 104 is provided to theelectric-component housing 24. However, the informing unit 104 can beprovided other portions of the operating device 10 if needed and/ordesired. The informing unit 104 can be omitted from the operating device10 if needed and/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 22 , the informing unit 104 includes a lighttransmitting member 110 attached to the electric-component housing 24.The light transmitting member 110 is configured to transmit lightemitted from the informing unit 104 to an outside of theelectric-component housing 24. The light transmitting member 110 is madeof a material having a light transparency.

The substrate 102 is provided in the accommodating space 24S. Thewireless communicator WC1 is electrically mounted on the substrate 102and is provided in the accommodating space 24S. The wired communicatorWC2 is electrically mounted on the substrate 102 and is provided in theaccommodating space 24S. The hardware processor CR1 and the memory CR2are electrically mounted on the substrate 102 and are provided in theaccommodating space 24S. In the present embodiment, the electriccomponent EC is entirely provided in the accommodating space 24S. Thesubstrate 102, the wireless communicator WC1, the wired communicatorWC2, the controller CR, and the informing unit 104 are entirely providedin the accommodating space 24S. However, the electric component EC canbe partially provided in the accommodating space 24S if needed and/ordesired.

The lid 24C is pivotable relative to the housing body 24H about the lidpivot axis A4 between a closed position P41 and an open position P42.The lid 24C covers the power-supply accommodating space 26 in a closedstate where the lid 24C is in the closed position P41. The power-supplyaccommodating space 26 is open to allow the power supply PS to beinserted into the power-supply accommodating space 26 and to be removedfrom the power-supply accommodating space 26 in an open state where thelid 24C is in the open position P42. The lid fastener 24E is configuredto fasten the lid 24C to the housing body 24H.

As seen in FIG. 23 , the lid 24C includes a holding part 24K configuredto hold the power supply PS in the closed state where the lid 24C is inthe closed position P41. The holding part 24K includes a recess 24R inwhich the power supply PS is to be provided in the closed state wherethe lid 24C is in the closed position P41. The power-supplyaccommodating space 26 includes the insertion opening 24F and the recess24R.

Second Embodiment

An operating device 210 in accordance with a second embodiment will bedescribed below referring to FIGS. 24 to 31 . The operating device 210has the same structure and/or configuration as those of the operatingdevice 10 except for the base structure 12, the electric component EC,and the electric-component housing 24. Thus, elements havingsubstantially the same function as those in the first embodiment will benumbered the same here and will not be described and/or illustratedagain in detail here for the sake of brevity.

As seen in FIG. 24 , the operating device 210 for the human-poweredvehicle 2 comprises a base structure 212. The base structure 212 hassubstantially the same structure as the structure of the base structure12 of the first embodiment. The operating device 210 further comprisesthe mounting structure 14. The mounting structure 14 is configured tocouple the base structure 212 to the human-powered vehicle 2.

The operating device 210 for the human-powered vehicle 2 comprises theswitch unit SW1. The switch unit SW1 is configured to be activated inresponse to a user input U1. The operating device 210 further comprisesthe additional switch unit SW2. The additional switch unit SW2 isconfigured to be activated in response to an additional user input U2.

The operating device 210 for the human-powered vehicle 2 comprises anelectric-component housing 224. The electric-component housing 224 isconfigured to be detachably coupled to the base structure 212. Theelectric-component housing 224 is configured to be detachably andreattachably coupled to the base structure 212.

As seen in FIG. 25 , the switch unit SW1 is configured to be detachablycoupled to at least one of the electric-component housing 224 and thebase structure 212. The switch unit SW1 is configured to be detachablyand reattachably coupled to at least one of the electric-componenthousing 224 and the base structure 212. In the present embodiment, theswitch unit SW1 is configured to be detachably and reattachably coupledto the base structure 212. However, the switch unit SW1 can beconfigured to be detachably and reattachably coupled to theelectric-component housing 224 or both the electric-component housing224 and the base structure 212 if needed and/or desired.

The additional switch unit SW2 is configured to be detachably coupled toat least one of the electric-component housing 224 and the basestructure 212. The additional switch unit SW2 is configured to bedetachably and reattachably coupled to at least one of theelectric-component housing 224 and the base structure 212. In thepresent embodiment, the additional switch unit SW2 is configured to bedetachably and reattachably coupled to the base structure 212. However,the additional switch unit SW2 can be configured to be detachably andreattachably coupled to the electric-component housing 224 or both theelectric-component housing 224 and the base structure 212 if neededand/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 26 , the operating device 210 for the human-poweredvehicle 2 comprises an electric component EC2. The electric componentEC2 is configured to be electrically connected to the switch unit SW1.The electric component EC2 is configured to be electrically connected tothe additional switch unit SW2. The electric component EC2 hassubstantially the same structure as the structure of the electriccomponent EC of the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, thewired communicator WC2, the connection port 106, and the intermediateterminal TM3. However, the structure of the electric component EC2 isnot limited to the above structure.

As seen in FIG. 27 , the electric-component housing 224 is configured tosupport the electric component EC2 such that the electric component EC2is detachably coupled to the base structure 212 via theelectric-component housing 224. The electric-component housing 224 isconfigured to support the electric component EC2 such that the electriccomponent EC2 is detachably and reattachably coupled to the basestructure 212 via the electric-component housing 224.

The electric-component housing 224 includes an accommodating space 224S.The electric component EC2 is at least partly provided in theaccommodating space 224S. The electric-component housing 224 hassubstantially the same structure as the structure of theelectric-component housing 224 of the first embodiment. In the presentembodiment, the electric component EC2 is entirely provided in theaccommodating space 224S. However, the electric component EC2 can bepartly provided in the accommodating space 224S if needed and/ordesired.

The electric-component housing 224 includes a housing body 224H. Thehousing body 224H includes the accommodating space 224S. Theaccommodating space 224S includes the electric-component accommodatingspace 24T. The housing body 224H includes the electric-componentaccommodating space 24T. The housing body 224H includes a first housing224A and a second housing 224B. The second housing 224B is detachablyand reattachably coupled to the first housing 224A. The first housing224A and the second housing 224B define the electric-componentaccommodating space 24T.

The substrate 102 is provided in the accommodating space 224S. Thewireless communicator WC1 is electrically mounted on the substrate 102and is provided in the accommodating space 224S. The hardware processorCR1 and the memory CR2 are electrically mounted on the substrate 102 andare provided in the accommodating space 224S. In the present embodiment,the electric component EC2 is entirely provided in the accommodatingspace 224S. The substrate 102, the wireless communicator WC1, thecontroller CR, and the informing unit 104 are entirely provided in theaccommodating space 224S. However, the electric component EC2 can bepartially provided in the accommodating space 224S if needed and/ordesired.

The accommodating space 224S includes a power-supply accommodating space226 in which a power supply PS is to be provided. The power-supplyaccommodating space 226 has substantially the same structure as thestructure of the power-supply accommodating space 26 of the firstembodiment.

In the present embodiment, the power-supply accommodating space 226 isnot in communication with the electric-component accommodating space24T. However, the power-supply accommodating space 226 can be configuredto be in communication with the electric-component accommodating space24T if needed and/or desired.

The electric component EC2 includes the terminal TM. The terminal TM iscontactable with the power supply PS in a state where the power supplyPS is provided in the power-supply accommodating space 226. The terminalTM is provided in the accommodating space 224S.

In the present embodiment, the intermediate terminal TM3 is omitted fromthe terminal TM. The terminal TM includes the first terminal TM1 and thesecond terminal TM2. The first terminal TM1 and the second terminal TM2are provided in the accommodating space 224S. The power-supplyaccommodating space 226 is provided between the first terminal TM1 andthe second terminal TM2.

As seen in FIG. 27 , the electric-component housing 224 includes ahousing fastener 227. The housing body 224H is configured to bedetachably coupled to the base structure 212 via the housing fastener227. In the present embodiment, the housing fastener 227 includes a lid227A, a casing 227B, and a fastening protrusion 227C. The lid 227A isdetachably and reattachably coupled to the casing 227B. The lid 227Aincludes an internally threaded part 227D. The casing 227B includes anexternally threaded part 227E. The internally threaded part 227D of thelid 227A is configured to be threadedly engaged with the externallythreaded part 227E of the casing 227B. The lid 227A and the casing 227Bdefine the power-supply accommodating space 226.

The fastening protrusion 227C protrudes from the casing 227B. Thefastening protrusion 227C includes an externally threaded part 227F. Thehousing body 224H includes a threaded hole 227K. The externally threadedpart 227F of the fastening protrusion 227C is configured to bethreadedly engaged with the threaded hole 227K of the housing body 224H.

The housing fastener 227 is configured to be detachably attached to atleast one of the base structure 212 and the housing body 224H. Thehousing fastener 227 is configured to be detachably and reattachablyattached to the housing body 224H.

The base structure 212 includes an attachment opening 212E. At least oneof the housing body 2411 and the housing fastener 27 is configured to beprovided in the attachment opening 212E. In the present embodiment, thehousing body 2411 and the housing fastener 27 are configured to beprovided in the attachment opening 212E. However, only one of thehousing body 2411 and the housing fastener 27 can be configured to beprovided in the attachment opening 212E if needed and/or desired.

The attachment opening 212E includes a first attachment opening 212F anda second attachment opening 212G. The first attachment opening 212F isin communication with the second attachment opening 212G. The housingbody 224H is configured to be provided in the first attachment opening212F. The housing fastener 227 is configured to be provided in thesecond attachment opening 212G.

The housing body 224H is configured to be inserted into and removed fromthe first attachment opening 212F in a first direction D41. The housingfastener 227 is configured to be inserted into and removed from thesecond attachment opening 212G in a second direction D42. The firstdirection D41 is different from the second direction D42. In the presentembodiment, the first direction D41 is perpendicular to the seconddirection D42. However, the first direction D41 can be non-perpendicularto the second direction D42 if needed and/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 24 , at least one of the first direction D41 and thesecond direction D42 is non-parallel to the attachment axis A3. In thepresent embodiment, the first direction D41 and the second direction D42are non-parallel to the attachment axis A3. However, at least one of thefirst direction D41 and the second direction D42 can be perpendicular toor parallel to the attachment axis A3 if needed and/or desired.

The housing fastener 227 includes a tool engagement part 227T with whicha tool is to engage. The tool engagement part 227T include a toolengagement recess. However, the tool engagement part 227T of the housingfastener 227 can be omitted from the housing fastener 227 if neededand/or desired. The housing fastener 227 can be omitted from theelectric-component housing 224 if needed and/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 25 , the switch unit SW1 and the additional switch unitSW2 are coupled to the base structure 212 at the attachment axis A3. Thebase member 28 and the additional base member 30 are coupled to the basestructure 212 at the attachment axis A3. The base member 28 isconfigured to be detachably and reattachably coupled to the basestructure 212. The additional base member 30 is configured to bedetachably and reattachably coupled to the base structure 212.

The switch unit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 are coupled tothe base structure 212 such that at least one of the switch unit SW1 andthe additional switch unit SW2 are adjustable about the attachment axisA3. The base member 28 and the additional base member 30 are coupled tothe base structure 212 such that at least one of the switch unit SW1 andthe additional switch unit SW2 are adjustable about the attachment axisA3.

The switch unit SW1 is pivotally coupled to the base structure 212 aboutthe attachment axis A3. The additional switch unit SW2 is pivotallycoupled to the base structure 212 about the attachment axis A3. The basemember 28 is pivotally coupled to the base structure 212 about theattachment axis A3. The additional base member 30 is pivotally coupledto the base structure 212 about the attachment axis A3.

As seen in FIG. 28 , the operating device 210 further comprises afastener 232. The fastener 232 is configured to fasten at least one ofthe switch unit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 to the basestructure 212. The fastener 232 is configured to fasten at least one ofthe base member 28 and the additional base member 30 to the basestructure 212. In the present embodiment, the fastener 232 is configuredto fasten the switch unit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 to thebase structure 212. The fastener 232 is configured to fasten the basemember 28 and the additional base member 30 to the base structure 212.The fastener 232 defines the attachment axis A3. The fastener 232extends along the attachment axis A3.

The base structure 212 includes a fastener hole 234. The fastener 232extends through the first opening 36 and the second opening 38 in afastening state where the fastener 232 fastens the base member 28 andthe additional base member 30 to the base structure 212. The fastener232 extends through the fastener hole 234, the first opening 36, and thesecond opening 38 in the fastening state.

One of the base member 28 and the additional base member 30 is heldbetween the base structure 212 and the other of the base member 28 andthe additional base member 30 in the fastening state. In the presentembodiment, the base member 28 is held between the base structure 212and the additional base member 30 in the fastening state. However, theadditional base member 30 is held between the base structure 212 and thebase member 28 in the fastening state.

The fastener 232 includes a rod 232A, a head 232B, and an externallythreaded part 232C. The rod 232A extends along the attachment axis A3.The head 232B is provided at an end of the rod 232A. The externallythreaded part 232C is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the rod232A. The fastener hole 234 includes a threaded hole 234A. Theexternally threaded part 232C of the fastener 232 is configured to bethreadedly engaged with the threaded hole 234A of the fastener hole 234.

The fastener 232 is a separate member from the base member 28 and theadditional base member 30. However, the fastener 232 can be integrallyprovided with one of the base member 28 and the additional base member30 as a one-piece unitary member if needed and/or desired. In such anembodiment, the fastener 232 can be provided as a rivet. The fastener232 can be omitted from the operating device 210 if needed and/ordesired.

As seen in FIG. 24 , the switch unit SW1 includes a switch cover 254.The switch cover 254 is configured to be attached to the switch base 52.In the present embodiment, the switch unit SW1 includes a cover pin 255.The cover pin 255 is configured to couple the switch cover 254 to theswitch base 52.

The additional switch unit SW2 includes an additional switch cover 274.The additional switch cover 274 is configured to be attached to theadditional switch base 272. In the present embodiment, the additionalswitch unit SW2 includes a cover pin 275. The cover pin 275 isconfigured to couple the additional switch cover 274 to the additionalswitch base 72.

As seen in FIG. 29 , a reference plane RP21 is perpendicular to theattachment axis A3. The pivot axis A1 is defined on the reference planeRP21. A reference plane RP22 is perpendicular to the attachment axis A3.The additional pivot axis A2 is defined on the reference plane RP22. Inthe present embodiment, the reference plane RP21 is spaced apart fromthe reference plane RP22 along the attachment axis A3. The pivot axis A1and the additional pivot axis A2 do not intersect with each other.However, the pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2 can define areference plane.

As seen in FIG. 30 , the fastener 232 is configured to fasten the switchunit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 to the base structure 212such that at least one of the switch unit SW1 and the additional switchunit SW2 is adjustably coupled relative to the base structure 212 aboutthe attachment axis A3. The pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axisA2 are configured to be adjustable relative to each other. At least oneof the base member 28 and the additional base member 30 is adjustablycoupled to the base structure 212 such that a first angle AG21 definedbetween the pivot axis A1 and the additional pivot axis A2 is variableon the reference plane RP. In the present embodiment, the first angleAG21 ranges from 30 degrees to 90 degrees as viewed along the attachmentaxis A3. However, the range of the first angle AG21 is not limited tothe above range.

In the present embodiment, the switch unit SW1 is pivotable relative tothe base structure 212 about the attachment axis A3 within a movablerange MR21 in a released state where the fastener 232 does not fastenthe switch unit SW1 and the additional switch unit SW2 to the basestructure 212. The base member 28 is pivotable relative to the basestructure 212 about the attachment axis A3 within a movable range MR21in the released state. The switch unit SW1 is positioned in any one ofcircumferential positions defined within the movable range MR21 in thefastening state.

The additional switch unit SW2 is pivotable relative to the basestructure 212 about the attachment axis A3 within an additional movablerange MR22 in the released state. The additional base member 30 ispivotable relative to the base structure 212 about the attachment axisA3 within the additional movable range MR22 in the released state. Theadditional switch unit SW2 is positioned in any one of circumferentialpositions defined within the additional movable range MR22 in thefastening state.

As seen in FIG. 31 , a second angle AG22 is defined between thereference plane RP21 and the longitudinal center axis 4A of the tubularpart 4. The second angle AG22 ranges from 10 degrees to 30 degrees.However, the second angle AG22 is not limited to the above range.

A second angle AG23 is defined between the reference plane RP22 and thelongitudinal center axis 4A of the tubular part 4. The second angle AG23ranges from 10 degrees to 30 degrees. However, the second angle AG23 isnot limited to the above range.

Modifications

In the first and second embodiment, as seen in FIGS. 2 and 24 , themounting structure 14 includes the mounting base 16 and the adjustmentmember 18. The adjustment member 18 is adjustably attached to themounting base 16 and is configured to adjustably couple the mountingbase 16 to the mounting member 6C of the additional operating device 6.As seen in FIG. 32 , however, the mounting structure 14 can include amounting member 14C. The mounting member 14C has substantially the samestructure as the structure of the mounting member 6C of the additionaloperating device 6. The mounting member 14C includes a mounting opening14D through which the tubular part 4 of the human-powered vehicle 2extends in a mounting state where the mounting structure 14 couples thebase structure 12 or 212 to the tubular part 4 of the human-poweredvehicle 2. The mounting member 14C includes an additional elongatedopening 14E. The adjustment member 18 is configured to be movablyprovided in the additional elongated opening 14E. The adjustment member18 is provided in the elongated opening 16A and the additional elongatedopening 14E in the mounting state where the mounting structure 14couples the base structure 12 or 212 to the tubular part of thehuman-powered vehicle 2. Furthermore, the mounting structure 14 caninclude only the mounting member 14C. The mounting base 16 and theadjustment member 18 can be omitted from the mounting structure 14 ifneeded and/or desired.

As seen in FIG. 33 , the operating device 10 can further comprise anadditional member 313. The additional member 313 is configured to bedetachably attached to at least one of the base structure 12 and theelectric-component housing 24. The additional member 313 is configuredto be detachably attached to the base structure 12 and theelectric-component housing 24. The additional member 313 is a separatemember from the base structure 12, the electric-component housing 24,the switch unit SW1, and the additional switch unit SW2. The additionalmember 313 is configured to be detachably and reattachably coupled tothe base structure 212 with the fastener 32. The additional member 313is configured to be detachably and reattachably coupled to theelectric-component housing 24 with additional fasteners 333.

Furthermore, the operating device 10 can further comprise a third switchunit SW3 configured to be activated in response to a third user inputU3. The third switch unit SW3 is provided to the additional member 313.The third switch unit SW3 is at least partially provided in theadditional member 313. The additional member 313 and the third switchunit SW3 can be applied to the operating device 210 of the secondembodiment. The third switch unit SW3 includes a third switch havingsubstantially the same structure as the structure of the switch 50 ofthe switch unit SW1. Thus, it will not be described in detail here forthe sake of brevity. The third switch unit SW3 can be directly attachedto at least one of the base structure 12 and the electric-componenthousing 24 without the additional member 313 if needed and/or desired.

In the first and second embodiments and the modifications thereof, thefastener 32 or 232 includes the externally threaded part 40C or 232C.However, the fastener 32 or 232 can be attached to the base structure 12or 212 with other structures such as press-fitting or an adhesive agentif needed and/or desired. At least part of the fastener 32 or 232 can beintegrally provided with the base structure 12 or 212 as a one-pieceunitary member if needed and/or desired. Furthermore, the fastener 32 or232 can be omitted from the operating device 10 or 210. In such anembodiment, at least one of the base member 28 and the additional basemember 30 can include a structure (e.g., a protrusion) configured to becoupled to the base structure 12 or 212.

In the first embodiment and the modifications thereof, the electriccomponent EC of the operating device 10 includes the wirelesscommunicator WC1 and the wired communicator WC2. However, the electriccomponent EC can include only one of the wireless communicator WC1 andthe wired communicator WC2 if needed and/or desired. Furthermore, theelectric component EC includes the connection port 106 configured to beelectrically connected to the wired communicator WC2. However, theconnection port 106 can be omitted from the electric component EC, andthe wired communicator WC2 can be electrically connected to an electriccable if needed and/or desired. The electric cable electricallyconnected to the wired communicator WC2 can be provided in any positionin the operating device 10. The electric cable can extend from anyportion of the operating device 10 to an additional device. Similarly,the position of the connection port 106 is not limited to the positionillustrated in the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment and the modifications thereof, the electriccomponent EC2 of the operating device 210 includes the wirelesscommunicator WC1 and does not include the wired communicator WC2.However, the electric component EC2 can include only the wiredcommunicator WC2 or both the wireless communicator WC1 and the wiredcommunicator WC2 if needed and/or desired. In such embodiments, theelectric component EC2 can include the connection port 106 configured tobe electrically connected to the wired communicator WC2 as described inthe first embodiment. The connection port 106 can be provided in anyposition in the operating device 210. Furthermore, the wiredcommunicator WC2 can be electrically connected to an electric cablewithout the connection port 106 if needed and/or desired. The electriccable electrically connected to the wired communicator WC2 can beprovided in any position in the operating device 210. The electric cablecan extend from any portion of the operating device 10 to an additionaldevice.

In the present application, the term “comprising” and its derivatives,as used herein, are intended to be open ended terms that specify thepresence of the stated features, elements, components, groups, integers,and/or steps, but do not exclude the presence of other unstatedfeatures, elements, components, groups, integers and/or steps. Thisconcept also applies to words of similar meaning, for example, the terms“have,” “include” and their derivatives.

The terms “member,” “section,” “portion,” “part,” “element,” “body” and“structure” when used in the singular can have the dual meaning of asingle part or a plurality of parts.

The ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” recited in the presentapplication are merely identifiers, but do not have any other meanings,for example, a particular order and the like. Moreover, for example, theterm “first element” itself does not imply an existence of “secondelement,” and the term “second element” itself does not imply anexistence of “first element.”

The term “pair of,” as used herein, can encompass the configuration inwhich the pair of elements have different shapes or structures from eachother in addition to the configuration in which the pair of elementshave the same shapes or structures as each other.

The terms “a” (or “an”), “one or more” and “at least one” can be usedinterchangeably herein.

The phrase “at least one of” as used in this disclosure means “one ormore” of a desired choice. For one example, the phrase “at least one of”as used in this disclosure means “only one single choice” or “both oftwo choices” if the number of its choices is two. For other example, thephrase “at least one of” as used in this disclosure means “only onesingle choice” or “any combination of equal to or more than two choices”if the number of its choices is equal to or more than three. Forinstance, the phrase “at least one of A and B” encompasses (1) A alone,(2), B alone, and (3) both A and B. The phrase “at least one of A, B,and C” encompasses (1) A alone, (2), B alone, (3) C alone, (4) both Aand B, (5) both B and C, (6) both A and C, and (7) all A, B, and C. Inother words, the phrase “at least one of A and B” does not mean “atleast one of A and at least one of B” in this disclosure.

Finally, terms of degree such as “substantially,” “about” and“approximately” as used herein mean a reasonable amount of deviation ofthe modified term such that the end result is not significantly changed.All of numerical values described in the present application can beconstrued as including the terms such as “substantially,” “about” and“approximately.”

Obviously, numerous modifications and variations of the presentinvention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is thereforeto be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, theinvention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically describedherein.

What is claimed is:
 1. An operating device for a human-powered vehicle,comprising: a base structure configured to be mounted to thehuman-powered vehicle; a switch unit configured to be activated inresponse to a user input, the switch unit including a switch pivotallyprovided in relation to the base structure for pivotal activation inresponse to the user input; an electric component configured to beelectrically connected to the switch unit; and an electric-componenthousing configured to be detachably coupled to the base structure, theelectric-component housing configured to support the electric componentsuch that the electric component is detachably coupled to the basestructure via the electric-component housing, wherein theelectric-component housing includes an accommodating space and aninsertion opening, the accommodating space includes a power-supplyaccommodating space in which a power supply is to be provided, the powersupply has a thickness extending along an axial direction of the powersupply, and the power supply is inserted into the insertion opening in adirection orthogonal to the axial direction when the power supply isinserted into the power-supply accommodating space.
 2. An operatingdevice for a human-powered vehicle, comprising: a base structureconfigured to be mounted to the human-powered vehicle; a switch unitconfigured to be activated in response to a user input, the switch unitincluding a switch pivotally provided in relation to the base structurefor pivotal activation in response to the user input; an electriccomponent configured to be electrically connected to the switch unit; anelectric-component housing configured to be detachably coupled to thebase structure; and the switch unit being configured to be detachablycoupled to at least one of the electric-component housing and the basestructure, wherein the electric-component housing includes anaccommodating space and an insertion opening, the accommodating spaceincludes a power-supply accommodating space in which a power supply isto be provided, the power supply has a thickness extending along anaxial direction of the power supply, and the power supply is insertedinto the insertion opening in a direction orthogonal to the axialdirection when the power supply is inserted into the power-supplyaccommodating space.
 3. The operating device according to claim 2,wherein a lateral side surface of the power supply extending along acircumferential direction of the axial direction, and a bottom of theaccommodating space is configured to receive the lateral side surface ofthe power supply.
 4. The operating device according to claim 1, whereinthe electric component includes at least one of a substrate, a wirelesscommunicator, and a wired communicator.
 5. The operating deviceaccording to claim 1, wherein the electric component is at least partlyprovided in the accommodating space.
 6. The operating device accordingto claim 5, wherein the electric component includes a substrate, and thesubstrate is provided in the accommodating space.
 7. The operatingdevice according to claim 6, wherein the electric component includes awireless communicator, and the wireless communicator is electricallymounted on the substrate and is provided in the accommodating space. 8.The operating device according to claim 5, wherein the electriccomponent includes a terminal contactable with the power supply in astate where the power supply is provided in the power-supplyaccommodating space, and the terminal is provided in the accommodatingspace.
 9. The operating device according to claim 5, wherein theelectric-component housing includes a housing body, the housing bodyincludes the accommodating space, and the housing body is configured tobe detachably coupled to the base structure via a housing fastener. 10.The operating device according to claim 9, wherein the housing fasteneris configured to be detachably attached to at least one of the basestructure and the housing body.
 11. The operating device according toclaim 9, wherein the housing fastener includes a tool engagement partwith which a tool is to engage.
 12. The operating device according toclaim 9, wherein the base structure includes an attachment opening, andat least one of the housing body and the housing fastener is configuredto be provided in the attachment opening.
 13. The operating deviceaccording to claim 12, wherein the attachment opening includes a firstattachment opening and a second attachment opening, the housing body isconfigured to be provided in the first attachment opening, and thehousing fastener is configured to be provided in the second attachmentopening.
 14. The operating device according to claim 13, wherein thefirst attachment opening is in communication with the second attachmentopening.
 15. The operating device according to claim 13, wherein thehousing body is configured to be inserted into and removed from thefirst attachment opening in a first direction, the housing fastener isconfigured to be inserted into and removed from the second attachmentopening in a second direction, and the first direction is different fromthe second direction.
 16. The operating device according to claim 15,wherein the switch unit is pivotally coupled to the base structure aboutan attachment axis, and at least one of the first direction and thesecond direction is non-parallel to the attachment axis.
 17. Theoperating device according to claim 1, further comprising a mountingstructure configured to couple the base structure to the human-poweredvehicle.
 18. The operating device according to claim 17, wherein themounting structure includes a mounting member, and the mounting memberincludes a mounting opening through which a tubular part of thehuman-powered vehicle extends in a mounting state where the mountingstructure couples the base structure to the tubular part of thehuman-powered vehicle.
 19. The operating device according to claim 18,wherein the mounting structure includes a mounting base and anadjustment member, and the mounting base is secured to the basestructure, and the adjustment member is adjustably attached to themounting base and is configured to adjustably couple the mounting baseto the mounting member.
 20. The operating device according to claim 1,further comprising: an additional switch unit configured to be activatedin response to an additional user input; and a fastener configured tofasten the switch unit and the additional switch unit to the basestructure.
 21. The operating device according to claim 1, furthercomprising: an additional member configured to be detachably attached toat least one of the base structure and electric-component housing. 22.The operating device according to claim 21, further comprising: a thirdswitch unit configured to be activated in response to a third userinput, the third switch unit being provided to the additional member.23. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein a lateral sidesurface of the power supply extending along a circumferential directionof the axial direction, and a bottom of the accommodating space isconfigured to receive the lateral side surface of the power supply.